Summary
Kalaben Mohanbhai Delkar (born 21 August 1971)[1] is an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament from Dadra and Nagar Haveli parliamentary constituency in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. She is the first woman Member of Parliament from Dadra and Nagar Haveli as well as the first Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP outside Maharastra.[2][3]
Kalaben Delkar | |
|---|---|
| Member of Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2 November 2021 – Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Mohanbhai Sanjibhai Delkar |
| Constituency | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 21, 1971[1] Sukhala, Valsad, Gujarat |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2024-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (2021-2024) |
| Spouse | Mohanbhai Sanjibhai Delkar |
| Residence(s) | Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Education | B.A. |
| Alma mater | Veer Narmad South Gujarat University |
| Profession | Business & Social Work |
Personal life edit
She was married to former seven time MP of DNH Mohanbhai Sanjibhai Delkar. They had one son and a daughter.[4]
Political career edit
She successfully contested the 2021 by-poll from Dadra and Nagar Haveli Lok Sabha seat as a member of Shiv Sena, after the death of her husband Mohanbhai Sanjibhai Delkar. She won against Mahesh Gavit of the Bharatiya Janata Party by 51270 votes.[citation needed]
Political life edit
In March 2024, Delkar was named as Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Dadra and Nagar Haveli Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 Indian general election.[5][6]
References edit
- ^ a b "Certificate of Domicile/Permanent Resident Certificate". p. 8. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "Kalaben Delkar wins Dadra and Nagar Haveli". Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Kalaben Delkar wins in Dadra and Nagar Haveli". Indian Express. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Kalaben Mohanbhai Delkar(Criminal & Asset Declaration)". My Neta. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Kalaben Delkar to Contest on BJP Ticket From Dadra And Nagar Haveli". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "BJP fields Shiv Sena MP Kalaben Delkar from Dadra and Nagar Haveli". The Print. Retrieved 14 March 2024.